Brilliant! 6 Sensational Residential Light Displays in Atlanta

For a heavy dose of holiday cheer without the hefty entrance fees, take your little elves to check out these winter wonderlands—all courtesy of families with some serious spirit. These megawatt displays will delight your spark plugs, and they might even inspire you to make a run to the hardware store this weekend for your own stash of strands. Read on to shed light on our seven favorite high voltage homes around town.

Winall Down Rd. in Historic Brookhaven

While all of Historic Brookhaven shines during the holiday season, nobody does it bigger than the home at 901 Winall Down Rd. With hundreds of inflatables, this outrageous display is for a good cause: admission is free, but you can purchase baked goods or make donations to The Genesis Shelter.

901 Winall Down Rd.
Brookhaven, Ga

Photo: S. Massey

The Gaddy’s Christmas Lights

For more than 20 years, this family in Fayetteville has put on a Christmas light extravaganza, complete with an operating ferris wheel and thousands of lights. There is no admission, visitors are asked to remain in their vehicles for safety, and donations for March of Dimes and Toys for Tots are welcome. The Gaddy’s keep the lights on from Thanksgiving through January 1st from 6 to 10 p.m.

A Whole Lot of Christmas, Stone Mountain

This Stone Mountain family has been decorating their home for over 25 years with only the help of family, friends, and neighbors, and they’re proud to pony up a “whole LOT of Christmas” each year. With a Christmas tree forrest, snowflake lane, gingerbread land, North Pole Cafe, Disney section, nativity, and Santa, this family endeavor is big enough to inspire even the worst Grinch to string a light or two. Check hours of operation and details on their Facebook page when you’re planning your trip. Admission is free but donations are accepted for a charity of the family’s choice each year.

Vinyard Christmas, Lawrenceville

With a passion for Christmas and the technology to make it happen, this Lawrenceville family sets 13,000 lights to festive holiday tunes. Just dial in to 91.7 FM to listen, and be sure to check their Facebook page for weather updates and show information.